C-Lous/Reviews

Suicidal Tendensy (1994, 02.04, ECS 40k Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

This was supposed to compete in the Gathering intro competition, but was disqualified because the decruncher needed fastmem. Origo was reportedly VERY upset.
tested A500 /000-7 /½mb chip, ½mb fast/2.04.
A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 4mb fast/3.0.

Suck Dick (1994, fall, AGA Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

An average intro from Origo, with most of his common effects. That means a zoomrotator (this time with a smiling purple face =]) is always present... This intro looks like any of his other 40/64k'ers, only with less chippy music. Too bad Origo couldn't use the extra space to create something more worthwhile... Seriously lacking in originality. And why the excessive profanity, Origo?
Special thanks to Pozz for at least helping me date this, at least approximately.
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 4mb fast/3.0.

At The Party (1994, 28.12, ECS 40k Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

Works fine on the A2000, but was obviously made on a faster machine - the effects take forever to finish. Also, the opening graphics are somewhat f*cked (if colorcycling wasn't intended...and given the way it looks, I think not!) It works perfectly fine on the A1200. Press the right mousebutton to pause the zoomscroller and text.
tested A2000/000-7 /1mb chip, 2mb fast/2.04.
A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 4mb fast/3.0.

Time Square (1995, 01.04, 40k Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

It's the design more than the code that sets "Time Square" apart from the competition, and secured its second place. Effects here include a chunky tunnel, yet another variation on the cityscape from Pygmy Projects "Extension" and some spacecut spheres. But, as mentioned, it's the design and execution that sets it apart. It has an air of professionality to it.
tested A1200/020-14/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.0.

Virtual Conspiracy (1995, 01.04, ECS 40k Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

Apparently, there's something wrong with the way graphics are displayed here, since several effects look strange on my system - even with KillAGA - and the first effect isn't properly displayed at all. Due to this it's hard to judge the intro as a whole, but it doesn't really look like I've missed something. Interestingly, this intro ALSO has a variation on the "Extension" cityscape! Ultimately quite limited.
tested A1200/020-14/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.0.
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Freebased (1995, 18.06, ECS 64k Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

Not bad at all, this little intro. It opens with a nice little C-Lous logo by Pozz, then continues onto a gouraud/texturemapped spacecut routine. Next there's some bitmap manipulation on a picture of a face... There's a couple of more routines too, but you get the picture. The tune's not too bad, though the chipfactor is a little high.
Though the intro works fine on my machine, it obviously runs too fast for its own good... Some of the objects really sprint off!
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 4mb fast/3.0.

Life With a G-String (1995, 28.12, Demo)

Review by Glenn Lunder

Very cool, smooth opening to this polished little demo from C-Lous, highlighted by some excellent graphical work. The code is nothing really special, just the twister bars early in the demo were special. This was most probably released outside the competition.
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.1.

Mixed Emotions (1996, 05.04, AGA 40k Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

This intro can thank OK design for achieving the place it did. The coding is not too fabulous, but as mentioned the design and music are the saving grace here.
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 4mb fast/3.0.

Rektum Analis (1996, 18.08, AGA 64k Intro)

Review by Glenn Lunder

This is very good! From the moment the C-Lous logo smashes onto the screen to the first beats of the bassdrum, you know this is a competent production. The techno music kicks quite a bit, and does not suffer from the chip syndrome (squaeeeaaakk...) at all. Definitely cool! There are four effects here, all sharing the rather purple palette. We're treated to some shading, a tunnel, a voxelspace and some multiple toruses. It's all over rather quickly, but it's a sweet ride.
Works on standard A1200, but a 030 and fastmem is recommended.
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 4mb fast/3.0.
A1200/040-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.1.

No Sense #2 (1996, .09, Multifile Diskmag)

Review by Glenn Lunder

This mag opens great, with a fabulous title picture by the Gfx-Twins to the first beat of the equally great music...then the picture fades down and there's a really cool little welcome-animal to greet you! So we start to explore the mag...and it feels just great! Smoooooth scrolling, a good looking panel, and an overall air of professionalism oozes out of its every pore!
Well, have spent over an hour reading already...and I can just say that the feeling continues! The code is perfect, the mag's pleasantly written, and there's oodles of interesting and thoughtful material! Just great! It would be a CRIME not to download this mag, ok? Oh, and it multitasks - naturally! If you want the tunes, just depack them (they're in the 'music' directory), and they're ready to go!
tested A1200/030-50/2mb chip, 16mb fast/3.1.